Welcoming the publication of the Bill Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said: "if this Bill is passed, every one of the tens of thousands of pregnant women who are admitted to hospital every year will know that any action which may be needed to save her life in an emergency will be taken.

"If this Bill is passed there will be no need for worry, no reason for doubt on the part of the woman, her family or the medical professionals concerned."

12 October 2015
Pensioner Dies In Co Monaghan Road Crash
A pensioner has died following a road collision in Co Monaghan. The two-vehicle incident occurred on the R188, Monaghan to Cootehill road, at Stranooden on Saturday. A passenger in one of the cars, a female aged in her 80s, was taken by ambulance to Cavan General Hospital, however she was later pronounced dead.

06 March 2014
Man Dies In Road Accident In Co Wicklow
A man in his 20s has died in a road crash in County Wicklow. The accident, between a car and a tractor, happened at Kilpipe near Aughrim, just after 9.30am on Thursday morning. The driver of the tractor was taken to Naas General Hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be serious.

01 July 2013
Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on Thursday. The female who was driving the car is currently being treated at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

05 May 2009
Man Killed In Limerick Collision
A man has died and two have been injured after a traffic collision in Limerick. Gardai at Askeaton have launched an investigation into the collision, which occurred on the N20, Cork to Limerick Road on the Cork side of Patrickswell, shortly after 2am on Sunday morning.

Northern Ireland Weather

Today:

A dull cloudy day with occasional patchy rain through the morning and early afternoon, which erratically clears in the north late afternoon. Winds light, mainly from the northwest. Maximum temperature 16 °C.